On Mondy afternoon, health and school officials within Roanoke County Public Schools held a community meeting to talk about suicide prevention and what factors go into it.

First responders often witness some of the most horrific scenes in their line of duty, and sometimes these experiences become too much to bear, leading to PTSD or, worse, suicide. In 2024, the rate of officers taking their own lives was twice the rate of those killed by gunfire.

One local mother is turning the tragedy of her son's suicide into a mission to raise awareness about teen depression and suicide, emphasizing the importance of recognizing and addressing mental health issues.

September is Suicide Prevention Month, and 10 News is sharing families' emotional stories of loss to raise awareness.

September marks Suicide Prevention Month, highlighting the urgent need for awareness and resources as over 49,000 Americans died by suicide in 2022, with millions more contemplating it.

The event is a partnership between iHeartMedia Roanoke - Lynchburg and the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.

A local veteran his sharing his personal experience with PTSD to help other veterans going through a hard time.

Rockbridge County High School Principal Dr. Mike Craft said students are in the midst of a mental health crisis.

Depression and anxiety among young people is up by 40% regionally, as well as the number of people dying by suicide.

High school athletes are coming together to raise awareness to the mental health struggles of student athletes.

When a celebrity dies, or when the topic of suicide is in the news headlines, it’s common to see the phone number for the national suicide hotline flashed on TV or included in online articles. But what happens when you make the call?

Here's a look at some of the stories we'll be following today as they make headlines across the country and Southwest Virginia. Give a High Five for Suicide Prevention at the Salem Fair. Volunteers from the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention will also be there, giving information on ending suicide. It starts today at 5 p.m. at the Virginia Horse Center Oak Hill Property. You will begin seeing orange cones and workers on highways starting at noon today.